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Magical Taruruto
Magical Taruruto (Japanese: まじかる☆タルるートくん, Hepburn: Majikaru Tarurūto-kun) or Magical Taruroute[2][3] is a Japanese manga series by Tatsuya Egawa, published in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1988 to 1992, spanning a 21-volume collected edition. It was adapted into an anime television series that lasted 87 episodes and three feature films from 1991 through 1992.
| Magical Taruruto | |
Cover of the first volume | |
| まじかる☆タルるートくん (Majikaru Tarurūto-kun) | |
|---|---|
| Manga | |
| Written by | Tatsuya Egawa |
| Published by | Shueisha |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | Jump Comics |
| Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Jump |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Original run | September 1988 – October 1992 |
| Volumes | 21 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Masahiko Ohkura |
| Written by | Yoshiyuki Suga |
| Music by | Seiji Yokoyama |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Original network | TV Asahi |
| Original run | September 9, 1990 – May 10, 1992 |
| Episodes | 87 |
| Anime film | |
| Directed by | Shigeyasu Yamauchi |
| Written by | Yoshiyuki Suga |
| Music by | Seiji Yokoyama |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Released | March 9, 1991 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Anime film | |
| Magical Taruruto-kun: Moero! Yūjō no Mahō Taisen | |
| Directed by | Hiroyuki Kakudou |
| Written by | Yoshiyuki Suga |
| Music by | Seiji Yokoyama |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Released | July 20, 1991 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Anime film | |
| Magical Taruruto-kun: Suki Suki Hot Tako Yaki | |
| Directed by | Yukio Kaizawa |
| Written by | Yoshiyuki Suga |
| Music by | Seiji Yokoyama |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Released | March 7, 1992 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
Plot
In Tokyo, there lived an outcast fifth grader (now sixth grader a year later) named Honmaru Edojo (voiced by Minami Takayama) who is a naughty youngster who is one of the most trodden-upon losers in his class, until the time he meets Magical Taruruto (voiced by Tarako). Taruruto's powers help him deal with all his hardships, such as girls, bullies, and numerous other challenges. At the end of the series, Honmaru graduates from Nanno Elementary and enters middle school along with his only crush Iyona Kawai.
Anime
The Magical Taruruto TV series started on September 2, 1990, and ended on May 10, 1992. There are a total of 87 episodes. The series was produced by Toei, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, and Asatsu and animated by Toei Animation.
Episodes
| Episode number | Air date | Episode title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 2, 1990 | オレ、大魔法使い |
| 2 | September 9, 1990 | 伊代菜にドッキン |
| 3 | September 16, 1990 | あぶない転校生 |
| 4 | September 23, 1990 | ママ、大好き! |
| 5 | September 30, 1990 | 魔法でテスト対策 |
| 6 | October 7, 1990 | 宝もの大作戦!! |
| 7 | October 14, 1990 | 私はイジガワルイ |
| 8 | October 21, 1990 | 魔球で野球だ!! |
| 9 | October 28, 1990 | 友情のタコ焼き! |
| 10 | November 11, 1990 | うん逆んにご用心 |
| 11 | November 18, 1990 | 必勝ボクシング |
| 12 | November 25, 1990 | 本丸KOパンチ |
| 13 | December 2, 1990 | 仁義なきお誕生会 |
| 14 | December 9, 1990 | りあ姉ちゃん登場 |
| 15 | December 16, 1990 | 本丸家のカゼ騒動 |
| 16 | December 23, 1990 | タコ焼きクリスマス |
| 17 | December 30, 1990 | 魔法の国のお友達 |
| 18 | January 6, 1991 | ライバーの大逆襲 |
| 19 | January 13, 1991 | パパにおしおき! |
| 20 | January 20, 1991 | 白銀のスキー丸! |
| 21 | January 27, 1991 | 温泉気分で恋占い |
| 22 | February 3, 1991 | げきれつ号大暴れ |
| 23 | February 10, 1991 | バレンタイン宣言 |
| 24 | February 17, 1991 | 恐怖のじいちゃん |
| 25 | February 24, 1991 | アブナイ雪合戦!? |
| 26 | March 3, 1991 | どすこい本丸! |
| 27 | March 10, 1991 | 本丸、土俵入り! |
| 28 | March 17, 1991 | 大阪から来た凄い奴 |
| 29 | March 24, 1991 | 伊代菜の熱き闘い |
| 30 | March 31, 1991 | ミモラの大破壊! |
| 31 | April 7, 1991 | 春だから恋の応援 |
| 32 | April 14, 1991 | 飛び出せ!大怪獣 |
| 33 | April 21, 1991 | 絵本の中で大冒険 |
| 34 | April 28, 1991 | 倒せ!どわっは大王 |
| 35 | May 5, 1991 | たこや菌で世界征服 |
| 36 | May 12, 1991 | 俺は男だ伊知川累 |
| 37 | May 19, 1991 | 真昼のドッジボール |
| 38 | May 26, 1991 | 本丸最凶最悪の日 |
| 39 | June 2, 1991 | いい本丸悪い本丸 |
| 40 | June 9, 1991 | ざけんじゃねえよ |
| 41 | June 16, 1991 | 素直じゃねえよ! |
| 42 | June 23, 1991 | 口は災いのもと? |
| 43 | June 30, 1991 | 夏だ!プール開き |
| 44 | July 7, 1991 | かみなり様にお願い |
| 45 | July 14, 1991 | 新ライバル登場! |
| 46 | July 21, 1991 | 必勝プール対決! |
| 47 | July 28, 1991 | イタズラ臨海学校 |
| 48 | August 4, 1991 | ヘトヘト肝だめし |
| 49 | August 11, 1991 | かっぱっぱ川上り |
| 50 | August 18, 1991 | ど根性がまん大会 |
| 51 | August 25, 1991 | 魔法で宿題するる? |
| 52 | September 1, 1991 | サッカーで勝負! |
| 53 | September 8, 1991 | 一人ぼっちの誕生日 |
| 54 | September 15, 1991 | やまびこ・友だち |
| 55 | September 22, 1991 | 秋の日のデート♥ |
| 56 | September 29, 1991 | 本丸、涙の決心! |
| 57 | October 6, 1991 | 激突!武闘会!! |
| 58 | October 13, 1991 | 立ちあがれ!本丸 |
| 59 | October 20, 1991 | 本丸最後の闘い! |
| 60 | October 27, 1991 | まじかるワールド |
| 61 | November 10, 1991 | 生き返り大作戦 |
| 62 | November 17, 1991 | さようなら、本丸 |
| 63 | November 24, 1991 | 魔法使いで超満員 |
| 64 | December 1, 1991 | 合体!伊知川ミモラ |
| 65 | December 8, 1991 | ライバーの片想い |
| 66 | December 15, 1991 | とんでもマラソン |
| 67 | December 22, 1991 | タルのたこやき屋 |
| 68 | December 29, 1991 | あつあつスケート |
| 69 | January 5, 1992 | 最高だぜお正月! |
| 70 | January 12, 1992 | ズキズキ虫歯菌!! |
| 71 | January 19, 1992 | さわやかなオトコ |
| 72 | January 26, 1992 | 男闘呼と勝負っ! |
| 73 | February 2, 1992 | ライバー純情日記 |
| 74 | February 9, 1992 | りあの愛の物語 |
| 75 | February 16, 1992 | たるる!コックさん |
| 76 | February 23, 1992 | 寧代にとっくん! |
| 77 | March 1, 1992 | 必殺シゴト人参上! |
| 78 | March 8, 1992 | 善人!?じゃば夫 |
| 79 | March 15, 1992 | 仲直りって大変! |
| 80 | March 22, 1992 | ㊙スクープ合戦 |
| 81 | March 29, 1992 | ぽんぽこタヌ吉くん |
| 82 | April 5, 1992 | みんな愛しちゃう♥ |
| 83 | April 12, 1992 | 宿命のバレー決戦 |
| 84 | April 19, 1992 | 励まし侍!参上!! |
| 85 | April 26, 1992 | 伊知川の兄妹仁義 |
| 86 | May 3, 1992 | じんとくんで特訓 |
| 87 | May 10, 1992 | 一番大事なキッス♥ |
Video games
During the series' run, multiple video games based on the Magical Taruruto series were released in the early 1990s. These include games for the Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, Mega Drive, and Game Gear.
The series was also represented in some cross-over games like Famicom Jump II: Saikyō no Shichinin, and Cult Jump.
| Title | Details |
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Magical Taruruto-kun: Fantastic World!! Original release date(s):
| Release years by system: 1991—Family Computer |
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Magical Taruruto-kun Original release date(s):
| Release years by system: 1991—Game Boy |
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Magical Taruruto-kun Original release date(s):
| Release years by system: 1991—Game Gear |
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Magical Taruruto-kun Original release date(s):
| Release years by system: 1992—Super Famicom |
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Magical Taruruto-kun Original release date(s):
| Release years by system: 1992—Mega Drive |
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Magical Taruruto-kun 2: Mahō Daisakusen Original release date(s):
| Release years by system: 1992—Family Computer |
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Magical Taruruto-kun 2: Raiba Zone Panic!! Original release date(s):
| Release years by system: 1992—Game Boy |
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Trivia
- According to the creator of the series, the terminology of Taruruto's name, which can also be rendered into the Latin alphabet as "Taruroute", consists of the Japanese word "taru" (足る, to be sufficient) and the English word "route" and refers to a Zen proverb about staying in control over one's own desires.[2][3]
References
- ^ Mateo, Alex (July 29, 2020). "Manga Planet Licenses Salary Man Kintaro, Charge!! Men's School, Peacock King More Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ a b Kintariyo/キンタリヨ [@Kintariyo] (January 31, 2022). "吾唯知足 - WARE TADA TARU WO SHIRU I KNOW HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH FOR ME Origin of "Magical ★ Taruruuro Kun" name, philosophy and moral of the series explained by Egawa on Facebook [Thread] t.co/dG0cvsbRbg" (Tweet). from the original on January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Kintariyo/キンタリヨ [@Kintariyo] (January 31, 2022). "「足る事を知る」方法 / Path to know what's enough ⬇️ 心が満たされて満足する道 (方法) / The path (way) to a satisfied heart. ⬇️ 「足る道」"Taru Michi "/ Road to sufficience ⬇️ 「足る」＋「ルート route」"Taru Ruuto" That's it, Taru is teaching us to know when is enough for us. t.co/nzUhFK0s6g" [/ Path to know what's enough ⬇️ The path (way) to a satisfied heart. ⬇️ "Taru Michi "/ Road to sufficience ⬇️ "Sufficient" + "Route route" "Taru Ruuto" That's it, Taru is teaching us to know when is enough for us.] (Tweet) (in Japanese). from the original on January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Game Freak: WORKS". Game Freak.
External links
- Magical Taruruto (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- (in Japanese)
- Hitoshi Doi's Magical Taruruto Website